I had surgery in June and have an ileostomy. I live in Florida, but am flying to see my brother for Christmas. He lives in Kuwait. Should traveling that far be alright for me? I haven't gone very far since the hospital this summer.

Good news though. My wounds have healed and I went swimming on Thursday for the first time in 2 1/2 years and wore a swimsuit, too!

You will be fine! I flew about 4 weeks after my ileo revision from FL to NC. It was fine! Obviously this is a much longer trip, but seriously, just enjoy seeing your brother and enjoy having a diarrhea-free trip :) (I guess I don't know why you have your ostomy, but I"m just guessing.)Stephanie, 28 years old

butterfly-im so happy things are finally going well for you! you might want to check with flying into a different country what type of documentation you have to have for like your scissors and security and stuffUC for 8 years, before finally kicking its butt and having a permanent ileostomy April 17 2007! -I have gone to find myself, if i get back before i return, keep me here-No matter what kind of day you are having, take five minutes to sing loudly and dance like a fool!

so very happy for you, Lori :):):) so good to hear you're doing good. i'm also doing so good with my ileostomy and so happy to have it!Hodaya06/05/2007 - STARR procedurecolonic inertia w/pelvic floor dysfunction08/16/2009 - total colectomy w/ileorectal anastomosis07/08/2010 - loop ileostomy

Let your doc know you are flying such a distance...it should be FINE:) you'll want to just make sure you drink extra fluids and get up to walk (btw that's just like 'normal' people!!!)Crohn’s dx 1989some terrible years before mytemporary ileo in 2001Proctocolectomy w/end ileo in 2008...wish I knew then what I know NOW!

Everyone, it's so good to hear from you. I liked your advice so much that I'm going to fly home to Iowa to see my parents for Veteran's Day weekend, too.. I agree with others that we should really plan a cruise and meet each other. I think that it would be a great deal of fun.. Love you all...